Chief Financial Officer

Newport News Public Schools•Newport News, VA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Position is responsible for financial management of the school division – development, monitoring, reporting and execution of the school division operating and capital budgets, grants and other funds. Responsible for providing leadership and oversight to the areas of budget and planning, accounting, purchasing, and payroll. Position is responsible for providing information to the public regarding the financial costs of the school division and advises the Superintendent on financial issues; communicates with the School Board, city staff and city council; ensures compliance with state/federal regulations.

Requirements

Master’s degree in, business management or accounting required.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in one of a school division’s functional area including at least 5 years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
Must possess the ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
Must possess excellent communication skills.
Must possess the ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, & the public.
Must have significant experience with operating and capital budget development.
Exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal/typewriter, and to perform
See and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids
Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone
Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly
Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

CPA is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to the operating and capital budget processes and the internal and external financial reporting process.
Provide leadership and direction to select departments within the school division to ensure effective and efficient operations and enhance process and performance management: Budget & ERP; Accounting; Payroll; and Procurement.
Directs the preparation of an annual financial report in compliance with the Association of School Business Officials Association Standards, Government Finance Officers Association and related government accounting standards.
Reviews the financial status of the school division during the year and makes recommendations as appropriate regarding expenditures.
Ensures compliance with accounting, disbursement, and reporting requirements of agencies from which grants have been received.
Oversees the maintenance of a continuous auditing program for all funds and assists the district’s independent auditors in conducting the annual and periodic audit.
Consults with the Superintendent, School Board members and other staff as questions arise relating to the school division’s finances.
Serves as the school division’s contact with members of the State Department of Education regarding financial information as required.
Oversees the property, casualty, and liability insurance programs for the school division.
Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Attends meetings of the School Board and prepares such reports for the School Board as requested by the Superintendent.
Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent.